HOW TO: Convert to Escalade LED Tail Lights

[riggz]

Anyone have an issue with low voltage by using this method? I have built my own using a Hopkins 5 to 4 trailer converter. If the vehicle is not running and brake is applied, the leds have sort of strobe effect. If the vehicle is running then the voltage is high enough to make the leds light up correctly. When using the hazards or turn signals they sometimes will strobe for a couple of flashes then operate normally. I've researched a bit discovered that the way most trailer brake converters operate a side effect is lower voltage output.

I am currently building my own 5 to 4 converter. It will have plugs on both ends that match the tahoe/suburban and the escalade plugs so cutting the original harnesses is not necessary.

 

[blkonblk]

Anyone have an issue with low voltage by using this method? I have built my own using a Hopkins 5 to 4 trailer converter. If the vehicle is not running and brake is applied, the leds have sort of strobe effect. If the vehicle is running then the voltage is high enough to make the leds light up correctly. When using the hazards or turn signals they sometimes will strobe for a couple of flashes then operate normally. I've researched a bit discovered that the way most trailer brake converters operate a side effect is lower voltage output.

I am currently building my own 5 to 4 converter. It will have plugs on both ends that match the tahoe/suburban and the escalade plugs so cutting the original harnesses is not necessary.

i see that on my lights, never knew what it was. thanks

 

[riggz]

Ah ok, just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one. Hopefully the one I build will not have this voltage issue. Parts should be here by the weekend.

 

[blkonblk]

Did you ever get to make that harness? Now the hazard lights don't even turn on on the taillights


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[THE YETI]

Did you ever get to make that harness? Now the hazard lights don't even turn on on the taillights


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Huh?

 

[blkonblk]

I should of quoted riggz, question was directed towards him. Is anyone else having trouble with these Hopkins converters?? I'm on my second set

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[THE YETI]

I should of quoted riggz, question was directed towards him. Is anyone else having trouble with these Hopkins converters?? I'm on my second set

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Haven't had any issues on any of the harnesses I've done. Well, one fried resistor. No issues with the Hopkins tho.

 

[levannhood2007]

Wire harness

Im trying to get this wire harness also....how can i order one??

 

[blkonblk]

Haven't had any issues on any of the harnesses I've done. Well, one fried resistor. No issues with the Hopkins tho.

Where do you mount the Hopkins? I don't know if the rain is getting to them or what but I'm on my second day set of Hopkins and now having problems again

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Im trying to get this wire harness also....how can i order one??

YETI makes them, shoot him a pm

 

[THE YETI]

They are meant for the outdoor elements. But the harnesses I build have them hanging underneath by the harness on the rear bumper bar.